Are G.W. Panther and Crusader 5.5-in. SP the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 7 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks.

G.W. Panther vs Crusader 5.5-in. SP

Q: Which is better in WoT, G.W. Panther or Crusader 5.5-in. SP?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the G.W. Panther wins 3 categories and the Crusader SP wins 1. G.W. Panther has the overall stat advantage.

Both G.W. Panther and Crusader 5.5-in. SP are tier 7 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: G.W. Panther wins 3 of 7 categories (Crusader SP: 1, tied: 3)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	G.W. Panther Germany	Crusader 5.5-in. SP UK	Winner
HP	288	280	G.W. Panther
Hull armor	50	28.3	G.W. Panther
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	46	14	G.W. Panther
Camo (still)	2.0%	28.5%	Crusader SP

What the numbers say

The G.W. Panther has 8 more HP than the Crusader SP. Hull armor differs by 21.7mm at the front (G.W. Panther is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 32 km/h (G.W. Panther is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, G.W. Panther or Crusader 5.5-in. SP?

By raw stats alone, the G.W. Panther wins 3 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 1, with 3 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are G.W. Panther and Crusader SP the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 7 spg (artillery)s.

What about other tier 7 spg (artillery)s?

See the full tier 7 spg (artillery) tier list for all options at this tier.